I have been putting off writing this album review in spite of really liking this album. I didn’t want to wreck a perfectly good album by talking about it. And it’s not often (ever?) that I’m asked to write an album review for an album that came out thirteen, count ’em, THIRTEEN, years ago. Remember … Continue reading
There is a story behind everything that Farnaz Shadravan does. Shadravan, who hails from Iran, brings with her art a feeling of redemption to everyday objects. It started with a refrigerator door that someone had thrown out onto the street. When she stumbled across it, Shadravan saw its potential and brought it to her dental … Continue reading
Dude gets a hobby. Hobby becomes a passion. While exploring Dude’s passion, friends are made. Friends thrive at what started as merely a hobby. It’s the same recipe for success you see again and again; uniform as a model and unique as an enterprise, much like a vinyl record, uniform yet unique. At Runner Up … Continue reading
DAMSF (dance.art.music.style.fashion) is a vibrant, energized show that brings together dancers, musicians, poets, artists, and fashion designers, for both a great performance and a networking opportunity. Last Thursday evening, DAMSF was hosted at the DNA Lounge, a popular club in San Francisco. It drew a decent-sized crowd, and its varied performances got the audience dancing, … Continue reading
Atlas Genius, a rising indie rock band from Australia, started with a homemade studio. “We had a lot of song ideas and it was important to us to have our own studio where we could experiment and hone in on our sound,” drummer Michael Jeffery says on the band’s website. And clearly this was a … Continue reading
Sacramento has had its fair share of diamonds emerge from its music scene. Various artists’ call Sacramento home, and have left their foot prints throughout the vast musical landscape. From rap to alternative rock groups the Sacramento music scene has had waves of talent permeate in and out shifting its direction into a new class … Continue reading
Imagine giving up your job to do something so out of the ordinary that you have a conversation starter for life. That’s what Erin Shredder did seven years ago when she left her stable world to run away with the circus. A warm and somewhat mysterious character, Shredder creates a presence for herself with her … Continue reading
Gunpowder has a sound so unique that they have to combine three genres to describe it. This western/metal/punk band is local to the Bay Area, playing shows at bars and events anytime the opportunity presents itself. The band consists of Major Erik Core (vocals/acoustic guitar), Doc Sauter (electric guitar), Al “Yippie” Cayeda (bass), and Pancho … Continue reading
What are the plans for today – It’s Saturday! After the coffee and the Aspirin kicks in what should your day consist of? Yard work? Laundry? Freaking grocery shopping? ( side note: I dread grocery shopping.) We have all been dying for the summer to come and now that it is here most of us … Continue reading
When they talk about life on the road, playing local shows, and recording their second release, it’s clear the six guys who make up City of Vain genuinely enjoy what they do. Sacramento-based punk band City of Vain is recording an EP that should be out in June, the first release since their debut album … Continue reading
Every year in April, Japanese residents of San Francisco hold the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in honor of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival that has been held in Japan for hundreds of years. While Japan’s Sakura Matsuri is full of traditional dress, delicate foods, and paper lanterns, San Francisco’s festival showcases Japanese culture as … Continue reading
Tonight at 4:20 the Sub Shack Lagunitas will be having their “Waldo” release party – also pouring ‘Dogtown’ pale ale. They will be featuring beer, food, & live music by Schwamigos. Open til 8…9pm…until the beer is gone! eastsacshack.com 5201 Folsom Blvd. Sac., Ca. 95819 lagunitas.com Continue reading
April 14th, 2013 Heavenly Village – top of parking garage 4:30-8:30 p.m. Cruise on over to Tahoe this weekend for the 14th Annual Heavenly Mountain Ski Patrol Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit local non profit organizations such as The Barrett & Kristen Burghard family and The Special Olympics. This is an ALL AGES event with a donation … Continue reading
A THIRD PARTY presents: THE PURPLE PARTY On Saturday. April 13th, 2013 Located at Oakridge Winery 6100 East Victor rd. Lodi, California. Everyday it happens. When we are not expecting it. Sometimes we see it or at times feel it …that something has changed. In a moment everything switches from the untouchable world we live … Continue reading
Welcome back!!! Midtown Farmers Market is hosted by the Midtown Business Association (MBA), which is a free family-friendly market. It is held weekly on Saturday’s from 8am – 1pm. The location is 2020 J Street Sacramento. Come down and Celebrate the Grand Opening on Sat, April 27th, 2013. Twitter: @MFMSac Instagram: MidtownFarmersMarket Facebook: http://www.midtownfarmersmarketsac.com/ Continue reading
Author’s note: A few months ago, I received an email from a woman in Nebraska, asking me if I’d send her a few books of my writing for her daughter’s birthday. Aidan was about to turn sixteen and wanted to become a writer, and mom thought that maybe I had work beyond the chapbooks her … Continue reading
I am aware that thrift store prices are usually already very affordable. But I have to say that there is something thrilling about getting it for even a BETTER deal. So what, call me cheap. I am proud of it. Today’s Myth: “I am at Goodwill. Wow, it is already a great deal.” FALSE. And … Continue reading
It’s Monday and I wish it was Tuesday. Here are two events that I am looking forward to and why: one is at Bows and Arrows featuring Peck The Town Crier, Grex, and The Lurk. This event starts at and has a cover charge of just $5.00. That ain’t bad. The thing that I enjoy about Bows and … Continue reading
Bright Ideas is killing me right now, and it is a glorious death. I keep flipping the record, all eight (short) tracks of it have made it through my stereo at least three times this morning, and I’m back for a fourth, because I need more party in my face. Scott Miller, … Continue reading
Tonight @ Harlow’s Doors @ 7:00 See you there! Continue reading
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